Nate did an amazing job on his talk this week! I've been looking forward to it and it did not disappoint! It was fun to hear the kids whispering, "Oh I love this story" when he was talking about the moose, and laughter when they knew what was coming next :). The kids were riveted! I was too actually, and Molly even let me be! I loved it. So proud of him! He's still getting compliments even a week later.
Luke and Brad both got set apart this Sunday for their new callings. Brad for 1st counselor in the Teachers Quorum, Luke as President in Deacons Quorum. Pretty exciting! So proud of them and their worthiness and willingness to serve!
We got invited at the last minute to Grandpa's for Steve's birthday, he had decided to call in sick, so we whipped up a guitar pick cake, thanks to some borrowed ingredients, and got all ready to head up there. As we were driving away from the house, Charity asked that we say a prayer to get their safely as the snow had just started falling. So we said a prayer. Seconds after we finished the prayer we got a call from Grandpa and Steve telling us how bad the roads were up there. They are not usually so inclined to wimp out over weather so it got me thinking. The only thing holding me back though, was the dang cake I had just slaved over! I wanted him to see it fresh! Not in three days when it was all ruined. But we did what we thought was best and just came home. Everyone was a little bummed about it so we tried to make the most of the day. I had the kids tell Steve in little video clips, what they like about Steve. I even got the idea to make some tortilla snowflakes! I think they had fun with that. I know I did :). Happy Birthday, Steve! See ya Wednesday! 2-10-19
Kelly's BURNT snowflake- they didn't all look like this and we re-made one for Kelly. Just the only pic we got :).
Jack figured out how much he loves making paper snowflakes! He was so enthralled- it was hilarious!
BACKACHE
I was having flashbacks of Kelly's fifth grade year, on Sunday, when Erika was crying about back pain. I really am not good at that kind of pain! I need it to come from an injury or something! We did what we could to try to relieve the pain, but we weren't very successful until I gave her some Ibu. She was able to sleep. Then Monday she woke up feeling it again, so we tried some Ibu. All was well after that and she even went to school later in the day. This went on like this every time the Ibu wore off. I finally called the doctor's office on Tuesday, hoping for some ideas and they said to treat it like the beginning of a UTI. Which is... lots of water and cranberry juice! I started nagging her to drink it and she really has done better I think. She must have had some other things with it though because she was in and out of this crazy tiredness! One of the days she woke up early, got some Ibu, then went back to bed and slept for about seven hours!! Kinda of crazy! And depending on what she had to do at school each day she would go or not go... it was nuts. She was so tired on Valentine's day and really wanted me to bring her home with me after her party- it was so sad to see her like that! I'm hoping we can get on top of things soon!! She does seem to be doing better though.
FHE
Jack gave our lesson this week! Did such a great job! I love his little spirit and his sweet little testimony! He actually has one and it's so super cute! He loves having the floor and being able to talk to his family about things. He shared a story from the Friend and then had everyone tell a time when they felt the spirit. He is so adorable! I loved it! We had to skip the game this week because we got started so late, and Molly was asleep anyway. Then we had icecream sandwiches/Snickers ice cream bars for Nate's treat. Then we watched the Jazz game :). 2-11-19
ZERO FATALITIES TAKE TWO
Well, I went with Kelly to the Zero Fatalities night. This was my second time seeing this presentation. I didn't like it AS MUCH this time. I figured out it's because they left out the statistics about how much the new graduated drivers license laws have effected the fatality rate. I just remember that being really amazing! I wanted to hear it again because I'm a little ticked off by her certain friend whose parents don't seem to think following the new laws is important enough for them... irritates me. SO anyway. It was a nice night with Kelly. 2-11-19
BRAD'S FIRST WRESTLING MATCH
We got to see Brad wrestle for the first time! It was pretty nerve-racking, but so exciting at the same time! I'm really proud of how well he did! He tried so hard! I think this first match showed me that he really has it in him to be good at this. I think it's a mind sport. He'll do great! I hope he doesn't get hurt :).
2-12-19
2-12-19
RELIEF SOCIETY NIGHT- FAVORITE THINGS
This was a fun activity. I struggled with wanting to go- as usual- but it ended up being really nice. I brought my camera flash to show that I love taking pictures. My awesome lotion that I love- because I love it :). And Cadbury Mini Eggs. mmmmmmmmmm. 2-12-19
This was a fun activity. I struggled with wanting to go- as usual- but it ended up being really nice. I brought my camera flash to show that I love taking pictures. My awesome lotion that I love- because I love it :). And Cadbury Mini Eggs. mmmmmmmmmm. 2-12-19
AUNT DANNY'S OWL CAKE
I skipped playgroup Wednesday so that I could make Aunt Danny's cake for Kathy. It was a cute, easy cake, I'm still not sure why it took me FIVE STINKIN' HOURS!!! Seriously, I was getting so mad at the clock the whole time! I did run into a few little hang ups- the cups overflowing (it was actually cupcakes) and having to redo those. Then a few other things that I've apparently tried to move on from. I tried to go all out for them and make the cupcakes from scratch, then filled them with homemade ganauche, and then topped with homemade frosting. I thought they tasted pretty good! It was nice to see Kathy and Hollie though! And chat! I hope they liked the cake!
2-13-19
2-13-19
MOM DOTERRA PICTURES
My mom is starting up a Doterra website so she wanted pictures taken. I'm the only one around with a camera so she asked me. I think the one we got is really good! I was happy with it. Surprised with how well my wall worked as a backdrop! I'll have to remember that in the future- just take down my little picture holder.
2-13-19
STEVE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
We finally got to take the guitar pick cake up to Steve's house and celebrate his birthday. It was lots of fun. Grandpa got pizza, we all bummed around marveling at all of Dawn's stuff that is now filling the house :). Looks pretty good though, if you ask me. Kind of full, but good. Steve showed us his latest projects. I'm really proud of him and his new woodworking hobby! He's been doing a lot of really cool things! I can't wait until I get my table! And when I talk him into making me some frames :). The cake was actually kind of good- the fondant had locked in a lot of the moisture :). The homemade chocolate frosting was amazing! Can't go wrong there, apparently.
2-13-19
2-13-19
VALENTINES DAY!!
We had a really nice Heart Day! I made pink heart shaped pancakes for everyone for breakfast- Jack said they were "even yummier than the other pancakes!" so that was good :). We sent off the kids to school and then ran around to get all the little odds and ends we needed for parties and such. It was fun to spend time with Nate and Molly. We went to Mo' Bettas for lunch. So yummy. Then we headed home for class parties! I went and did our Cupid's arrow shooting game in Erika's class by myself and then went home for 20 minutes to round up some more supplies and go back and do Noah's class while Nate and Molly did Jack's class! Pretty fun stuff! I was happy with how the game went for the most part. I could do without all the obnoxious kids that we come across, but overall- it was a lot of fun!
When we got home we quickly took Brad and Kelly to their stuff, took Charity her hoodie and then we were off for our date! We were trying to beat the crowd, but when we got to Red Lobster and they told us hour and twenty minute wait, we realized we hadn't beat it :). Luckily we only waited for about 30 minutes! So that was nice. It was a yummy dinner! Then we went over to AMC for the movie Alita. I ended up really enjoying this movie! I didn't know what to expect when I saw the pictures for it in the lobby of the theater- I had never heard of it. But it was actually really cool! Very thought-provoking! Could have done without all the slicing bodies. Luckily they were just robots, most of them. Kinda cool though! We came home and juggled a few sick kids even had family study time- which was REALLY awesome- we ended up talking about God's Love! How appropriate on Valentine's day! Nate surprised me with the details of my gift- he's giving me the gift of painted cabinets!! I'm so excited! They come tomorrow! 2-14-19
CABINETS
We spent most of the morning emptying the kitchen of everything so the painters could get started! This is exciting! We'll see how it goes! Hopefully it's really only til tomorrow that it takes to finish :). We need our kitchen! Papa John's for dinner tonight :). Delivered!
2-15-19
PAINTING THE CABINETS
So Nate surprised me with getting our cabinets painted as my Valentine's gift. And then surprised me even more when he said it was happening this weekend! It took a little finagling Friday night, not leaving kids home with strangers in the house, but still getting everyone where they needed to be. Then Saturday was another juggling act with all of us home. The evening being the trickiest! We couldn't be in the house with the paint fumes, so we had to leave! It was pretty funny how it ended up working out- we got out for lunch, to Pizza Pie Cafe- and then after Nate left for work, the kids and I headed over to the church. Brad and Noah were at the Clemens'. Luke had been dying to go play basketball at the church, so I finally delivered on that wish. We were there for a good hour. Kelly did Charity's hair for her Lover's Feast, the sickies (Molly and Jack) and I cuddled on the couch and got in a few little power naps. I was too nervous to fall asleep completely. We must have looked so funny to the guy who had been practicing on the piano. Like a homeless family. But whatever. I kept wondering if that was okay for us to be doing that and then I finally just decided, if I can't take my family to the church when we are in need of shelter, then what kind of church is it? And hopefully it still was okay :) because I know it's the true Church! HA! After that we ran to Smith's to get some unmentionables for Charity, dropped her off at Davis. Then went down to Grandma Hatch's for Chinese New Year. We were there for about two hours- kind of overstayed our welcome of course, but we really needed to kill some more time. It was weird when I realized we really have very few places we can go in these situations. We probably could have gone to my dad's, but anyway. Around 7:30 we headed out to get Kelly and Brad home to get ready for their Regional Dance. Then we dropped them off. THEN the highlight of the night- we took our lucky money to Walmart and blew it all on fun toys :). The kids all got $5.00 each and I would say most of them spent it pretty wisely! I was pleasantly surprised, really, with how they did. Those situations always give you a little insight into their personalities I feel like. So by then it was 9:30 pm. We got news that the painters were done and out of the house, so we came home!! What a good feeling that was! And I can't get over how nice our kitchen looks! I LOVE being in there now! The kids' reactions were the best too! I only wish I'd thought to capture it on video- they were so cute! Jack's, "my friends are really going to like this!" Cracks me up. It really is so refreshing! Can't wait to get rid of the brown now! I am so happy with my choice to do the black on the bottom and couldn't be happier with how that looks! It really is nice! Hopefully we can keep it that way for a while! A while being like a decade or two! I was stressed about the paint fumes for the rest of the evening and night, but we all survived :). 2-16-19
I worked on my Blue and Gold invites while I waited for the painters to get here.
This was a cute Kelly/Molly moment. Love those.
PAINTING THE CABINETS
So Nate surprised me with getting our cabinets painted as my Valentine's gift. And then surprised me even more when he said it was happening this weekend! It took a little finagling Friday night, not leaving kids home with strangers in the house, but still getting everyone where they needed to be. Then Saturday was another juggling act with all of us home. The evening being the trickiest! We couldn't be in the house with the paint fumes, so we had to leave! It was pretty funny how it ended up working out- we got out for lunch, to Pizza Pie Cafe- and then after Nate left for work, the kids and I headed over to the church. Brad and Noah were at the Clemens'. Luke had been dying to go play basketball at the church, so I finally delivered on that wish. We were there for a good hour. Kelly did Charity's hair for her Lover's Feast, the sickies (Molly and Jack) and I cuddled on the couch and got in a few little power naps. I was too nervous to fall asleep completely. We must have looked so funny to the guy who had been practicing on the piano. Like a homeless family. But whatever. I kept wondering if that was okay for us to be doing that and then I finally just decided, if I can't take my family to the church when we are in need of shelter, then what kind of church is it? And hopefully it still was okay :) because I know it's the true Church! HA! After that we ran to Smith's to get some unmentionables for Charity, dropped her off at Davis. Then went down to Grandma Hatch's for Chinese New Year. We were there for about two hours- kind of overstayed our welcome of course, but we really needed to kill some more time. It was weird when I realized we really have very few places we can go in these situations. We probably could have gone to my dad's, but anyway. Around 7:30 we headed out to get Kelly and Brad home to get ready for their Regional Dance. Then we dropped them off. THEN the highlight of the night- we took our lucky money to Walmart and blew it all on fun toys :). The kids all got $5.00 each and I would say most of them spent it pretty wisely! I was pleasantly surprised, really, with how they did. Those situations always give you a little insight into their personalities I feel like. So by then it was 9:30 pm. We got news that the painters were done and out of the house, so we came home!! What a good feeling that was! And I can't get over how nice our kitchen looks! I LOVE being in there now! The kids' reactions were the best too! I only wish I'd thought to capture it on video- they were so cute! Jack's, "my friends are really going to like this!" Cracks me up. It really is so refreshing! Can't wait to get rid of the brown now! I am so happy with my choice to do the black on the bottom and couldn't be happier with how that looks! It really is nice! Hopefully we can keep it that way for a while! A while being like a decade or two! I was stressed about the paint fumes for the rest of the evening and night, but we all survived :). 2-16-19
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